Lighter Cajun Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Lighter Cajun Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 30 ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 8 ounces low-sodium tomato sauce; 2 2 red bell peppers or 2 red capsicums, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 cups brown rice; 1/3 cup fresh chives (for garnish) or 1/3 cup scallion, chopped (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Cook the rice according to the package directions. (I allowed 50 minutes of cooking time, which allows plenty of time to do the advance preparation of the vegetables.).
2
Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and warm over medium-high heat.
3
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until tender.
4
Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, bell peppers (or capsicum), oregano, thyme, and hot pepper sauce.
5
Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the flavors are blended.
6
Serve the beans over the rice.
7
Garnish with the chopped chives or scallions.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, 30 ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 8 ounces low-sodium tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Lighter Cajun Red Beans And Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lighter Cajun Red Beans And Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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